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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

education language learning

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The Most Important Part

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/26

When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"On a Dime"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/25

Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Bring Back Blunt Emails

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/24

No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Against Emoji in Emails

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/21

That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Contrary to Contranyms

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/20

In this age of government "sanctions," what does this word actually mean? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How Many Spaces Belong After a Period?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/19

Unless you're using a typewriter, the simple rule is usually better. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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History of the Percent Sign

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/18

No, it's not just a misprinted 100. And it's not a recent invention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The History of "OK"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/07

There's a surprisingly interesting story behind one of our favorite abbreviations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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OK, Okay, and o.k.

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2025/03/06

It's never OK to misspell "okay." Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Capitalize Titles

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/05

Hint: It's not just the first word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A Bad Book Title

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/04

This book title is filled with grammar lessons. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The "Enormity" of These Headlines

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/03

The Grammar Hall of Shame returns with this classic--and hilarious--word choice error.

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Are Contractions Acceptable in Formal Writing?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/28

You cannot be too careful ... or can you? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Return of the Biweekly Meeting

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/27

We're back with more workplace confusion on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Can" vs. "May" - The Case of the Electric Guitar

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/26

You CAN, but you MAY not. (Should you?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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When You Need an Apostrophe (And When You Don't)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/25

Remember: Apostrophes do not make plurals. Ever. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Self-Edit

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/24

The trick to self-editing is making your words look like they aren't your own. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Passivity of the Passive Voice

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/21

Skip the passive voice. Stay active. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Eight Parts of Speech (In 60 Seconds)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/20

Here's your entire high school grammar curriculum--in just 60 seconds!

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Subjective vs. Objective Pronouns

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/19

People mix these up all the time ... but the difference is easier than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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